Sunday April 20, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/20/2014, UK date format: 20/4/2014

April 20th, 2014 was the 110th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Sunday.

The number one song in US was Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while The Invention Of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Happy Valley. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Costume Quest 2 or Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Vengeance.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 20 across the years or at April 2014 calendar.

April 20, 2014 Events

What happened on April 20, 2014?

Historical Events

Pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine 2014: Three people were killed in an attack by pro-Russian supporters on a checkpost in Eastern Ukraine.
Three people were killed in an attack by pro-Russian supporters on a checkpost in Eastern Ukraine.
Post-coup unrest Egypt (2013-14:) Gunmen shot and killed an Egyptian intelligence officer, as well as a policeman, on a desert road just outside Cairo. It was a late-night firefight.
In a late-night brawl, gunmen shot and killed an Egyptian intelligence officer as well as a policeman along a desert road just outside Cairo.
In one of the most brutal attacks on the Algerian army in many years, AQIM militants killed eleven soldiers in Tizi Ouzou in the east of Algiers.
As Christians all over the globe observe Easter, more than 150,000 people attend Pope Francis' Easter Mass.
South Korean ferry capsizes in 2014:: The death count rises to 58 after Navy and Coast Guard divers search the ferry for victims. Operation are expected to pick up speed as five routes have been created into the ferry.
As Navy and Coast Guard divers search the ferry for victims from the Sewol, the death toll climbs to 58. Operation are expected to pick up speed as five routes into the ferry are established.
Afghanistan presidential election 2014: Former foreign minister Dr. Abdullah Abdullah is leading the election in Afghanistan with 44% votes. Ashraf Ghani has 33% votes according to most recent partial results.
According to the latest partial results, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah is leading the Afghan presidential election 2014 with 44% votes. Ashraf Ghani has 33% votes.
Lewis Hamilton wins the Chinese Grand Prix with a dominant win. This is his first victory in Formula 1 for three consecutive races. Nico Rosberg, his Mercedes-Benz teammate finished second while Fernando Alonso, Ferrari's third-place finisher, took third.
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 7-2 in game 2 of a Stanley Cup Playoff series. The Sharks scored seven consecutive goals during the playoff game. This also broke the franchise record for the most playoff goals. The Sharks tied the franchise record for the most goals scored in a single period with three and also had the largest margin to win (five goals).
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April 20, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other April 20th famous birthdays

Miranda Kerr
Australian model.
Carmen Electra
American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like Pamela Anderson Lee and Jenny McCarthy of MTVaEUR(tm), which has seen her...
Jessica Lange
American Academy Award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of King Kong.
Yaguel Didier
French medium, nicknamed "France's first Lady of Second Sight", and friend to Prince Michel of Greece.

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How old am I?

If April 20, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on April 20.

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April 20, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 20, 2014?

Other April 20th famous deaths

Benny Hill
British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
Dylan Klebold
American homicide.
Jean Carmet
French actor in film/tv, comedian, screenwriter.
Giuseppe Sinopoli
Italian composer, conductor and musician.

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April 20, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

Who should a Taurus marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in April 20, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 20, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 20, 2014?

The day of the week was Sunday.

April 20th marks the 109th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 255 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2014 calendar

April	2014
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

April 20, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 20, 2014?

Holidays

USA- National High Five Day
Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances

Chinese Language Day

Saints

Saint Victor (d.303)
Saint Marcellinus
Saint Theotimus (died 407)

Music charts

What was the number one song on April 20, 2014? Which were the top hits on April 20, 2014?
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